Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 14m
Distance
171.3 mi
276 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Andalusia, AL
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The drive from Hoover, AL to Andalusia, AL covers 171.3 miles and takes about 3h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 65, Crum Foshee Highway, AL 106 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 137.6 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.87 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
85.7 miles from Hoover, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 137.6 mi | 2h 29m |
| Crum Foshee Highway | 17.9 mi | 20m |
| AL 106 | 9.4 mi | 11m |
| US 84 | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| River Falls Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Church Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Montgomery Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Deo Dara Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hoover, AL and Andalusia, AL.
Start on Whispering Pines Circle
Turn right onto Deo Dara Drive
Turn left onto Old Columbiana Road
Turn right
Turn left
At end of road, turn right
Turn slight left
Turn left onto US 31
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 65
Take the exit
Turn left onto AL 106; AL 55
Continue on AL 55
At end of road, turn left onto US 84; AL 55
Continue on US 29; AL 55
Continue on River Falls Street
Continue on River Falls Road
Continue on River Falls Street
Turn left onto Church Street
Enter roundabout onto Court Square
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 38 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 85.7 miles or 1h 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Andalusia, AL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Hoover, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hoover, AL
This is one driving day of about 171.3 miles and 3h 14m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
86 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 85.7 miles from Hoover, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 137.6 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 171.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Deo Dara Drive
Navigation decision point
Turn left
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward 106, 55: Georgiana, Starlington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Enter roundabout onto Court Square
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Regular Gas
$25.87 one way
$51.74 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $28.40 | $56.80 |
| premium | $4.56 | $30.75 | $61.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $37.82 | $75.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 51.4 | 0 | $17.99 | $8.22 |
| Efficient EV | 42.8 | 0 | $14.99 | $6.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 68.5 | 0 | $23.98 | $10.96 |
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Hoover on Saturday
Local time
3:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Andalusia on Saturday
Local time
3:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
171.3 mi in 3h 14m, mostly highway — 137.6 mi of that is on I 65.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and Crum Foshee Highway. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Deo Dara Drive.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hoover, AL to Andalusia, AL is easy. At 3h 14m with 88% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Deo Dara Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hoover, AL and Andalusia, AL, road signs point toward 55: Georgiana and Starlington.
55: Georgiana
Starlington
Hoover is a city in the Birmingham urban area in Metropolitan Alabama, south of central Birmingham. While most nearby attractions in the area are in the city of Birmingham, Hoover is an important shopping/retail area.
Andalusia is a town of 8,800 people (2020) in the River Heritage portion of Alabama. This county seat in the southern fringe of the state was settled by white people back in 1841.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 14m. Total distance: 171.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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